Before I tried Zumba Fitness for the Wii yesterday I barely knew what Zumba was except some fitness dance class. I wondered what all the fuss was about. I could go dance anywhere I wanted. Heck I got a great workout every time I went to the club because I would shake my booty so much.
After having Cole, even before, I knew that I needed to lose weight. Problem always is finding something to keep my attention. It has to be fun, something I can do at home, and work with my schedule. Then while Christmas shopping for the kids there is was...they actually too this Zumba thing everyone has told me about and made it into a Wii game. So after Christmas I exchanged the Biggest Loser (I already have that game and will let you know how that one is next) and got Zumba.
Yesterday I was able to just get a taste of the game. Just hearing the music while I was looking at the menu had me moving. Glancing over the game you have tutorials for all of the different steps, you have just one by one song routines to do which all have different levels, and also the Zumba class that also has different levels. I opted to just do one of the routines. First I will say look at the routine before you do it if you have never gone to a class. The routine was 5 mins long, I did some salsa for a beginner, and had a blast! Oh and all the muscles in my legs made me feel like I had been on the treadmill for an hour! If Cole wouldn't have woken up I would have done another!
Starting Monday I will begin the classes and also follow the workout schedule that you can make per the game as well. On alternating days I will put in the Biggest Loser game I also have with the Wii. So I will give a little more insight on the classes Monday night.
The only bad points I can possibly make is if you have a Kinetc for the Xbox 360 buy it for that instead if you want to make sure you are being 100% accurate. Also if you are going to be on carpet don't use reg. running shoes or get a mat like they use in offices for the chairs because friction with your shoes and the floor can be a pain. Other than that I love this game and if you like to dance and shake those hips like I do get this game! And invite me over cause I will take you on in the 2 player challenges any day!
Friday, December 31, 2010
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
I'm Gonna be an Aunt!
Wow! Just Wow! That was all I could really say when I received the call from my sister. She went to the hospital because she wasn't feeling good. She then found out that she was pregnant. In a matter of just a couple of hours she found out she was pregnant, 6 months pregnant, and it is a boy! The due date in April 26th just one day after her 40th birthday!
This is so great but, at the same time thoughts are running through my head. She is finally at a place in her life where I feel she can handle a baby but she has had set backs before this one. She has been pregnant a couple times before which she has miscarried. I am scared that could happen again. Her age of course doesn't help either. I am not going to dwell on the past of her age because I will just think happy thoughts. It will be wonderful for someone to call her mommy. I know what joy that brings me to hear my kids say that and I know it will bring her the same.
I have always seen the hurt and longing in her eyes to have a baby. Sometimes I think she resented me for having my first 2. She loves them to death don't get me wrong but she wanted to have one of her own. Then almost a year ago I came to her with the news that I was having number 3 and again she was happy for me but was still longing for her own. She had asked me numerous times to just think about having one for her and then when I had all the problems with Cole and getting my tubes tied she once again lost hope.
As I stated before she has lost 2 almost full term babies before. I do feel that everything happens for a reason and why we may not always understand why God does certain things he does them for a reason. My sister was in a bad place back when she was pregnant before and as much as I hated to see the pain that she went through, which is a pain I would never want anyone in deal with, I can see why. Now, now she is the sister I always wanted growing up. She is healthy, in a great relationship, not even smoking anymore, and loves herself for the first time. With her loving herself I know she will love this baby and be a great mom. That is something I would have never said years ago, I was scared for those babies. Now granted she is gonna need help and guidance but for that she has me, our mom, great friends, and even Kota who has learned a thing or two :).
All I ask is that everyone keep her in your prayers. I only wish that she is healthy and has a happy and healthy baby boy!
This is so great but, at the same time thoughts are running through my head. She is finally at a place in her life where I feel she can handle a baby but she has had set backs before this one. She has been pregnant a couple times before which she has miscarried. I am scared that could happen again. Her age of course doesn't help either. I am not going to dwell on the past of her age because I will just think happy thoughts. It will be wonderful for someone to call her mommy. I know what joy that brings me to hear my kids say that and I know it will bring her the same.
I have always seen the hurt and longing in her eyes to have a baby. Sometimes I think she resented me for having my first 2. She loves them to death don't get me wrong but she wanted to have one of her own. Then almost a year ago I came to her with the news that I was having number 3 and again she was happy for me but was still longing for her own. She had asked me numerous times to just think about having one for her and then when I had all the problems with Cole and getting my tubes tied she once again lost hope.
As I stated before she has lost 2 almost full term babies before. I do feel that everything happens for a reason and why we may not always understand why God does certain things he does them for a reason. My sister was in a bad place back when she was pregnant before and as much as I hated to see the pain that she went through, which is a pain I would never want anyone in deal with, I can see why. Now, now she is the sister I always wanted growing up. She is healthy, in a great relationship, not even smoking anymore, and loves herself for the first time. With her loving herself I know she will love this baby and be a great mom. That is something I would have never said years ago, I was scared for those babies. Now granted she is gonna need help and guidance but for that she has me, our mom, great friends, and even Kota who has learned a thing or two :).
All I ask is that everyone keep her in your prayers. I only wish that she is healthy and has a happy and healthy baby boy!
Sunday, December 19, 2010
A Sneek Peek...
If there is one thing that has always kept me from going insane at times it has been blogging. I quit once I left Myspace and went to Facebook but now I think it is a great time to start back up.
From the title of my blog you can see what my main New Years resolution is but it is just the tip of it. This time though I am ready to be 100% real.
I am a 30yr old mother of 3 beautiful children. But with having 3 children I have lost the person I was. I have become overweight and very unhealthy. I see my kids picking up some of my same habits and I am ready to nip that in the bud too. I had the biggest health scare ever when I had Cole and all I will say now is that I want and need to be around for them as well as the rest of my family.
I decided to post this blog before the 1st if the year is because I would love some followers, people I can be accountable too, and that might want to do the same thing. I have set goals for myself this time...BIG goals! I plan on posting everything! Pics, weight, recipes when I try new ones, my highs and lows. When losing weight we do great and then there are times we are ready to quit but if we have a support system then we have friends who will help us get back up and keep moving!
So if you are ready to get healthy, maybe lose some baby weight (even if the baby is 20yrs old we won't tell lol), or just see if I will stick with it this time then follow along. I promise it will be one hell of a crazy, long, road!
From the title of my blog you can see what my main New Years resolution is but it is just the tip of it. This time though I am ready to be 100% real.
I am a 30yr old mother of 3 beautiful children. But with having 3 children I have lost the person I was. I have become overweight and very unhealthy. I see my kids picking up some of my same habits and I am ready to nip that in the bud too. I had the biggest health scare ever when I had Cole and all I will say now is that I want and need to be around for them as well as the rest of my family.
I decided to post this blog before the 1st if the year is because I would love some followers, people I can be accountable too, and that might want to do the same thing. I have set goals for myself this time...BIG goals! I plan on posting everything! Pics, weight, recipes when I try new ones, my highs and lows. When losing weight we do great and then there are times we are ready to quit but if we have a support system then we have friends who will help us get back up and keep moving!
So if you are ready to get healthy, maybe lose some baby weight (even if the baby is 20yrs old we won't tell lol), or just see if I will stick with it this time then follow along. I promise it will be one hell of a crazy, long, road!
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